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Why safer cycling is an open goal for Dublin to fix its traffic problems

Graeme McQueen

Graeme McQueen

Dublin Chamber

After housing, transport is the biggest issue for businesses in the city.

  • 5 min read
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  • health and education
  • retail and services

The head of Hickey's Pharmacy says the industry should get ready for consolidation

Paddy Hickey has plans to double the size of his business over the next five years.

  • 5 min read
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  • Startups and tech

Billion-dollar tech firm Zendesk wants a Dublin HQ that 'reflects Irish hospitality'

The software firm isn’t being put off by the war for talent in staffing its new Irish base.

  • 5 min read
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  • food and drink

'Big brands with pseudo craft beers put pressure on us': This Galway brewer is being liquidated

The Independent Brewing Company of Ireland was set up in 2012.

  • 3 min read
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Performance-related pay drives inequality in the workplace - it needs to be binned

Gareth Murphy

Gareth Murphy

Financial Services Union

The concept creates division and antagonism among employees.

  • 4 min read
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  • tourism and transport
  • Work

Aer Lingus is facing a union showdown over staff profit-sharing demands

After agreeing pay increases with the airline, staff representatives are pushing for a piece of the pie.

  • 4 min read
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'People might think you're flying, but it's just perception. I'm not buying a Lamborghini yet'

Irene Queally

Irene Queally

Owner, Pip & Pear

When she lost her fashion store to the recession, Irene Queally swore she’d never run a business again.

  • 8 min read
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  • retail and services

Dealz faces a Wexford store's closure after losing another battle over an unauthorised outlet

An Bord Pleanála previously ruled against one of the retailer’s Dublin shops.

  • 3 min read
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  • Startups and tech

A new startup bootcamp taught by experts from Facebook and top VCs is coming to Dublin

Co-working space Huckletree is looking for early-stage companies to join the programme.

  • 2 min read
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  • food and drink

A small Irish whiskey brand has accused Jameson's maker of 'abusing its dominant position'

The Wild Geese brand wants a court order that would require Irish Distillers to supply them with whiskey.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property

One councillor has stalled a scheme that would clear the way for 8,500 homes in south Dublin

Former TD Paul Gogarty said the plans aren’t sustainable due to the area’s lack of transport.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink
  • retail and services

'You have to remember that Dragons' Den is a TV programme - and there's real life after that'

As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile snack food company Nutmost.

  • 8 min read
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  • tourism and transport

Ryanair's labour unrest is heating up as European cabin crew call summer strikes

The industrial action will affect Portugal, Italy, Spain and Belgium.

  • 3 min read
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  • health and education
  • Startups and tech

A US animal nutrition giant is setting up its first European base in Sligo

Phibro Animal Health plans to recruit 150 staff for the facility, which will develop poultry vaccines.

  • 2 min read
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  • food and drink

The heatwave has helped put an end to Bulmers' sliding cider sales

The company behind the cider brand says World Cup fever has also boosted trade.

  • 2 min read
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  • Startups and tech

After an acquisition spree, Keywords Studios is moving into the world of startup investment

The Dublin-based games industry giant has already agreed to put £300,000 into one UK outfit.

  • 3 min read
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  • Financial Services
  • Startups and tech

Dublin-based student lender Future Finance was forced to repay €2m for breaching credit laws

The fintech company was over €20m in the red last year.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property
  • tourism and transport

This heritage boat is being turned into a floating hotel on the River Liffey

Some €6.6 million will be spent on the project to restore and refit the Naomh Éanna ship.

  • 2 min read
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  • tourism and transport

Sunseekers' flight options will be 'few and far between' if Ryanair's pilot strike goes ahead

Travel agencies say the industrial action is an ‘unnecessary distraction’ for their staff.

  • 4 min read
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  • Startups and tech

This Dublin startup is taking virtual reality into war zones

As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile VRAI.

  • 5 min read
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